We moved from Manchester to the Fylde coast to open a new gaming coffee shop
A new gaming and coffee shop has opened on the Fylde coast offering a relaxed community space where customers can enjoy board games, drinks and social events.
A new coffee shop combining gaming and cafe culture has opened in Fleetwood with its owner hoping to create a relaxed and welcoming space for the local community.
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Gordon Conway, 52, launched the venue last Thursday, just ahead of the Easter weekend after relocating from Manchester where he previously ran a similar business in Salford.
He said the idea brings together coffee, drinks and board games, encouraging people to socialise, unwind and spend time away from busy everyday life.
Gordon, said: “We had a coffee shop and gaming place in Manchester. We sold that, took a break for about a year and a half, and decided to start fresh here after moving to the coast.”
The new venue offers coffee, beer and wine, along with simple snacks including crisps, cake and chocolate. Unlike the previous site, food service has been reduced to focus more on drinks and gaming.
Customers can already choose from a range of board and card games, including Magic: The Gathering, Risk, Clue, Herd Mentality, Uno, Othello, Scrabble and Exploding Kittens with plans to expand the collection over time.
Gordon Conway said the move to Fleetwood was also a lifestyle choice with the coastal setting offering a calmer environment than city life.
He said: “It’s a nicer place to be at the coast. You can walk the dog on the beach, stroll around and it’s less hectic than the hustle and bustle of Manchester.”
The cafe is dog-friendly, and visitors are encouraged to bring pets as long as they are well-behaved. The space has also begun attracting small community groups, including a weekly women’s meet-up.
He said: “We’ve had a group of women come in on Thursdays. It’s somewhere people can feel safe, relaxed and have a drink without stress.”
Despite opening during the busy Easter period, Gordon said early interest has been encouraging with a steady stream of visitors coming through the doors.